The Lancaster County Partners for Youth
Preselected recipients only
The Lancaster County Partners for Youth is a private foundation in Lancaster, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $193,763 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$193,763
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 18 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
The Lancaster County Partners for Youth says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lancaster County Partners for Youth funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $3.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County School District | Teacher classroom grants, grant related services | $1.4 million |
| Tri County Christian Foundation | Project related services | $405,823 |
| Lancaster County Partners for Youth | Grant related services, Strengthening Families | $306,050 |
| Catawba Community Mental Health | Grant related services | $294,401 |
| Faith Hope Victory Christian Church | Project related services | $270,686 |
| University of South Carolina | Crenshaw Business/Marketing, Alice K Howey, and Future Teacher Scholarship | $193,763 |
| The Children's Council | Project related services | $172,605 |
| First Steps of Lancaster County | Project related services | $151,225 |
| Counseling Services of Lancaster | Project related services | $84,745 |
| Clemson University | Lancaster County Clemson Club scholarships, Future Teacher scholarships, and Crenshaw Business/Marketing scholarships | $16,500 |
| Individual | Project related services | $5,741 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Novinger
- Gregg Gause
- Walt Collins
- Tyson Blanton
- Steve Sherrill
- Stephanie King
- Mary Faile
- Nick Ochoa
- Gail Gillis
- Raashad Fitzpatrick
- Charlene McGriff
- Debbie Jaillette
- Silberio Francis
- Seth Graves
- Mika Sinclair
Questions people ask
Does The Lancaster County Partners for Youth accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lancaster County Partners for Youth give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $193,763.
Who runs The Lancaster County Partners for Youth?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Novinger (Executive Dir.), Gregg Gause (Chairman), Walt Collins (Director) and Tyson Blanton (Past Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Lancaster County Partners for Youth fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.